17 years old - rejected by college.
25 years old - mother died of illness.
26 years old - moved to Portugal to teach English.
27 years old - married and abused but still gave birth to a daughter.
28 years old - divorced and suffered from severe depression.
29 years old - single mother on pension.
30 years old - don't want to live anymore.
Put all my heart and energy into what I am best at and turn it into my passion...that is writing.
31 years old - first book release.
35 years old - has released 4 books and won prestigious titles.
42 years old - sold 11 million copies on the release of a new book...in the first day alone.
This person is J. K. Rowling, the author of Harry Potter and a $15 billion world brand.
J.K. Rowling, whose full name is Joanne Rowling, is a British author best known for writing the "Harry Potter" series. She was born on July 31, 1965, in Yate, Gloucestershire, England.
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Rowling's journey to becoming a successful author was filled with challenges. She came up with the idea for Harry Potter while on a delayed train from Manchester to London in 1990. Over the next few years, she developed the story and wrote the first book, "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" (titled "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" in the United States). It was initially rejected by several publishers before being accepted by Bloomsbury Publishing in 1996.
The "Harry Potter" series became a global phenomenon, captivating readers of all ages. The seven-book series follows the magical adventures of Harry Potter, a young wizard, and his friends at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The books were accompanied by eight successful film adaptations, which further expanded the series' popularity.
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Rowling's storytelling and world-building skills earned her numerous accolades and a dedicated fan base. She received widespread recognition for her imaginative and intricate storytelling, creating a richly detailed magical universe loved by millions of readers worldwide.
Beyond "Harry Potter," Rowling has written additional books, including "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" and "Quidditch Through the Ages," which were published as companion books for charity. She also wrote "The Casual Vacancy," a novel for adult readers, and the "Cormoran Strike" detective series under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith.
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In recent years, Rowling has faced controversy and criticism due to her public statements on social media regarding gender identity issues. Her views sparked debates and led to accusations of transphobia from some individuals and groups. These controversies have had an impact on her public image and have led to divisions among fans.
Despite the controversies, J.K. Rowling's contributions to literature and her creation of the "Harry Potter" series continue to be celebrated and cherished by millions of readers around the world.
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